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Time of India
6 days ago
- Time of India
Teacher job aspirants cry foul over NMC's misleading advt
Nagpur: A recruitment drive by the NMC for temporary balwadi (pre-primary) teachers under education department turned into a chaotic and emotional scene on Wednesday, as dozens of BEd and DEd-qualified aspirants accused the civic body of issuing a misleading advertisement. According to the candidates, the advertisement (Advt No. 197, dated June 18) clearly mentioned that graduates from any stream holding either a DEd or ECCE (Early Childhood Care and Education) diploma would be eligible for the walk-in interviews scheduled on June 26. However, upon arrival at the venue, several applicants were allegedly turned away by staff, who reportedly told them they were not eligible despite fulfilling the advertised qualifications. "The advt said DEd-holders and even general graduates could apply. But the officials told us to leave, saying BEd and DEd candidates aren't eligible," said a candidate, holding back tears. The civic body had announced 25 temporary positions for balwadi teachers across Marathi, Hindi, Urdu, and English medium schools, on a fixed monthly honorarium of Rs20,000. As per the notification, recruitment was to be conducted purely on a contractual basis for the academic year 2025-26, with walk-in interviews scheduled on June 26 from 8am to 11am. The candidates have submitted a collective complaint to municipal commissioner Abhijeet Chaudhari, who assured to look into their grievances.
The Hindu
20-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Nalini Atul takes charge as KKRDB secretary
Nalini Atul, a 2014-batch IAS officer of the Karnataka cadre, assumed charge as Secretary of the Kalyana Karnataka Region Development Board (KKRDB) at its headquarters in Kalaburagi on June 19. The post was vacant after IAS officer M. Sundarash Babu was deputed to the Central Government. Prior to this appointment, Nalini Atul was serving as the Deputy Commissioner of Koppal. Originally from Bihar, Nalini Atul holds a degree in Electrical Engineering. His past assignments include serving as CEO of the Raichur Zilla Panchayat, Chairperson of the Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board, and Controller of Examinations for KPSC. He had served in Kalaburagi as the Additional Commissioner of the Department of School Education from October 22, 2019, to January 27, 2022, and now returns to the city in a new capacity. In addition to his administrative responsibilities, Nalini Atul has played key roles in various education initiatives. Currently, he serves as a member of the subject-based task force established under the State Education Policy Commission to study and report on various aspects of school education in Karnataka. Additionally, he has served as the head of a sub-committee formed by the Department of Women and Child Development to develop the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) curriculum and assessment framework for children aged 3 to 6 years, as well as to recommend improvements to anganwadi centres. He has already submitted the report to the government of Karnataka. Upon assuming office, Nalini Atul affirmed his commitment to the comprehensive development of Kalyana Karnataka. 'In consultation with the Board Chairman, members, and the Deputy Commissioners and CEOs of zilla panchayats from all seven districts of the region, we will ensure that the funds allocated by the State Government are effectively utilised for the betterment of Kalyana Karnataka,' he stated. Present at the occasion were KKRDB Deputy Secretary Manjunath Swamy G.N., Additional Director Praveen Priya David, Executive Engineer Vijaykumar Patil, Financial Controller Akkanagamma, Under Secretary Prakash Kudari, and other officials and staff.
Irish Daily Mirror
05-06-2025
- Business
- Irish Daily Mirror
Childcare fees to be reduced to under €200 a week from September
Childcare fees for some parents will be capped at just under €200 a week under new plans unveiled by the Children's Minister. Norma Foley confirmed that this could save parents paying the highest fees €1,500 over the course of a year. She also vowed that the Government will implement €200-a-month childcare fees over the course of this Government's five-year term. A new maximum fee cap will now be introduced for all new services availing of State funding through the Core Funding scheme from this September. Under these new maximum fee caps, the highest possible fees will be no more than €295 per week for a full-day place with 40 to 50 hours per week. This will reduce costs for families who are facing the highest fees across the country in around 10 per cent of early learning and childcare providers. These fees will be reduced further by State subsidies under the National Childcare Scheme and the free, universal two-year Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) preschool programme. A parent being charged the maximum permissible fee of €295 per week for a full day place would be entitled to receive the universal National Childcare Scheme subsidy of €96.30, meaning their own payment would be no more than €198.70 per week. Higher subsidies are available for many parents, depending on their level of income and the age and number of children in early education. Ms Foley said the Government is on an "unfinished journey" to reduce the cost of childcare. The highest cost of childcare fees ranges between €300 and €325 a week, with Minister Foley arguing that the fee freeze will save parents €1,500 per child. The Programme for Government commits to introducing €200 a month childcare. Minister Foley said: "We're absolutely clear that the Programme for Government has a very clear commitment around the €200 and that is our absolute goal. "I've been very clear that we would do that over the lifetime of this government. It will be incremental. "The steps we take today, we're starting at the very top where there's an extraordinarily high cost to parents and we're beginning to bring that down." Compared to this time last year, there has been an increase in 226 providers taking part in the Core Funding model. This is despite providers threatening to pull out of the scheme because it was not meeting their increasing costs or inflation. Ms Foley announced that increased Core Funding of €390 million will be available from September.
The Journal
05-06-2025
- Business
- The Journal
Some families will see their childcare fees reduced from September
SOME FAMILIES WHO are facing the highest childcare costs in the country will see their weekly fees reduced from September. The reduction will impact families in around 10% of early learning and childcare providers that are in receipt of core funding from the State. The Department of Children today announced the details of a new maximum fee cap for childcare services that are participating in the State's childcare scheme. Advertisement A new maximum fee cap will be introduced for all new and existing services receiving State funding from this September, which will further lower the maximum fees that can be charged depending on the number of hours provided. Under these new maximum fee caps, the highest possible fees will be no more than €295 per week for a full day place of between 40-50 hours per week. This will bring these fees closer to the average weekly fee of €197 for full-day care, according to the Department. These fees for parents are then further reduced by State subsidies under the National Childcare Scheme and the free, universal two-year Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) preschool programme. A parent being charged the maximum permissible fee of €295 per week for a full day place would be entitled to receive the universal National Childcare Scheme subsidy of €96.30, meaning that in reality they would pay no more than €198.70 per week. Higher subsidies are available for many parents, depending on their level of income and the age and number of children in their family. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
Time of India
01-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Bal Vatikas in 237 PM Shri schools
Jaipur: To strengthen elementary education, the state-level task force on Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) has decided to start Bal Vatikas in 237 PM Shri schools in the state. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The decision was made in a meeting last week. Officials said mapping of anganwadi centres will also be done so that ECCE-based activities can be monitored there. The ECCE task force will also work on arranging pre-primary education in Ashram schools run by the tribal area development department, along with capacity-building training of six months and one year for anganwadi workers. "Mapping of anganwadi centres with the nearest schools will be done so that anganwadi centres can be run along with schools, which will help in both monitoring nutrition and early education. Our aim is to strengthen primary education so that the performance of secondary classes improves. Primary classes act as a feeder for secondary education, and a key reason for developing learning gaps is not enough focus on primary education," said an official. At anganwadi centres, the ECCE programme focuses on making learning playful for children aged 3-6, to help their linguistic and cognitive development. Under this initiative, monthly meetings with parents are also conducted to track children's growth and prepare them for schools. As part of ECCE, anganwadi centres focus on activities to ensure linguistic development, creative development, and cognitive development, along with tracking health indicators and nutritious food distribution. The timetable includes activities like painting or drawing, playing games like abacus, and poetry reciting or storytelling. Jaipur: To strengthen elementary education, the state-level task force on Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) has decided to start Bal Vatikas in 237 PM Shri schools in the state. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The decision was made in a meeting last week. Officials said mapping of anganwadi centres will also be done so that ECCE-based activities can be monitored there. The ECCE task force will also work on arranging pre-primary education in Ashram schools run by the tribal area development department, along with capacity-building training of six months and one year for anganwadi workers. "Mapping of anganwadi centres with the nearest schools will be done so that anganwadi centres can be run along with schools, which will help in both monitoring nutrition and early education. Our aim is to strengthen primary education so that the performance of secondary classes improves. Primary classes act as a feeder for secondary education, and a key reason for developing learning gaps is not enough focus on primary education," said an official. At anganwadi centres, the ECCE programme focuses on making learning playful for children aged 3-6, to help their linguistic and cognitive development. Under this initiative, monthly meetings with parents are also conducted to track children's growth and prepare them for schools. As part of ECCE, anganwadi centres focus on activities to ensure linguistic development, creative development, and cognitive development, along with tracking health indicators and nutritious food distribution. The timetable includes activities like painting or drawing, playing games like abacus, and poetry reciting or storytelling.
